Spent Metal Pickling Liquor from Japan
Hydrochloric acid-based pickling liquor waste from steel derusting, iron-contaminated. Heading 3825 note 6(c)(iii) specifically includes metal pickling liquor wastes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Free acid vs total acid titration; F002 listed waste; neutralization manifest required